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The article discusses the rising interest and support of U.S. pro-Palestinian student activists in the Arab news network Al Jazeera. Topics discussed include students' distrust of major American outlets with regards to the coverage of the war in Gaza, Israel's ban of the local operations of Al Jazeera which resulted to the elevation of the network's status among student protesters, and a shift in Generation Z members' preferences with many seeking news from other sources.

The article focuses on Greg Gutfeld, host of the television talk show "Gutfeld!" on Fox News, and reports changes to the network's prime-time television programming that will see the show moved to a late-night schedule. Credit is given to Gutfeld for attracting younger viewers and for ranking one of the highest-rated program in cable news. It offers a look at the career of Gutfeld as editor at "Men's Health" magazine and highlights the success of his late-night television talk show "Red Eye."

The article highlights NPR's challenges, including declining listenership, financial woes, internal strife over bias accusations, and struggles to diversify its audience and leadership, despite successes in podcasting and corporate sponsorships.

The article reports on the preparation of activists to be in Chicago, Illinois for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, which echoes the infighting and violence between the police and antiwar protesters in 1968 when the convention was also held in Chicago. It suggests that the protests over the Israel-Hamas could complicate the 2024 convention. It looks back at the legacy of Democrats and the American opposition to the Vietnam War in 1968.

The article reports on the protests held by hundreds of University of Michigan students and their parents with unfurled banners with "Free Palestine" written in red paint during the 2024 annual honors convocation. Topics discussed include stern rebuke issued by university's president, Santa J. Ono, historical background on student protests, and criticism on Michigan's draft policy on disruptive conduct.

The article reports on the accusation of the National Labor Relations Board against the Americal Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of retaliating against Kate Oh, a Korean American employee at ACLU who was terminated due to alleged serious misconduct, and fighting her right to free expression. It raises questions about employee behavior and speech that labor law protects, as well as arguments about Oh's alleged racism and mistreatment of African American employees.

The article reports on the criticisms of the move by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to change diversity and inclusion standards. Topics mentioned include the four categories of representation, the improvement in the academy after initiating a major expansion of its membership, and the issue concerning the possibility of lawsuits regarding the academy's requirements.

The article focuses on the changing stance of universities like Harvard and MIT, which are no longer requiring diversity statements as part of their faculty hiring process, signaling a potential shift away from the widespread use of such statements despite previous conservative criticism.

The article delves into universities grappling with student protests, exemplified by Youssef Hasweh, withholding diplomas amid disciplinary actions, sparking debates over the appropriate response to civil disobedience.

The article offers information on the University of Chicago's commitment to free speech and institutional neutrality, as well as its current conflict over an encampment protesting Israel's war in Gaza.

The article focuses on student protesters across the country who are motivated by the Gaza conflict and see it as part of a broader struggle for justice connected to issues like policing, mistreatment of Indigenous people, discrimination towards Black Americans.

The article reports on the support expressed by the board of Harvard University to its president, Claudrin Gay, despite calls for her to resign after her testimony about the issue on whether threatening Jewish people with genocide would violate the school's code of conduct during a congressional committee hearing on antisemitism in campus. It raises arguments about open discourse, academic freedom, freedom of expression, the terrorist attack by the militant group Hamas, and Islamophobia.

The article reports on the preference of American Jews for Fox News as an information refuge as they believe that the mainstream media has been too hostile to Israel. It considers the tendency of Fox News coverage to emphasize the radical and antisemitic elements of the pro-Palestinian opposition while playing down on the civilian casualties from Israel strikes. It informs the rise in the number of Fox News audience with its coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The article features Coleman Hughes, an African American conservative who argues in his writings, a podcast and a YouTube channel that schools have taught students of his generation to obsess over their racial identity, while blocking arguments that challenge their worldview. Topics include his book "The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America," his inspiration from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and reaction he received when he argued against reparations for slavery in 2019.

The article discusses that Anna Wintour and her co-hosts once again sent out invitations to the Met Gala, fashion's equivalent of the Oscars, and the invitations to the annual ticket event announce a dress code that doubles as a theme based on a corresponding exhibit from Met's Costume Institute.

The article discusses the challenge facing Fox News television news anchor Dana Perino in moderating the Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, California. It cautions about the tendency of political candidates to interrupt each other, break the rules and dismiss drafted questions during debates. It highlights Perino's characteristics including her independence, being rational and respectful of people with different views and describes her knack for preparedness.

The article reports on the succession path of Lachlan Murdoch, elder son of billionaire Rupert Murdoch, as his father announced his retirement from the boards of Fox Corp. and News Corp. Topics discussed include efforts of Murdoch to prove he is committed to the future of the businesses and aligned with his conservative father politically, difference between Murdoch and his father, and brief background of Lachlan.

The article reports on the meeting of Fox News executives with former U.S. President Donald J. Trump in a bid to persuade him to attend the first Republican presidential debate. It refers to the relationship of Trump with Fox News and his professed animosity with Fox Corp. Chiarman Rupert Murdoch as a factor to his thinking about the debate. It informs about the opposition of Trump's advisers to his participation in the debate and the plan of Fox team to make Trump a focus during the debate.

The article reports on the financial and legal challenges facing local news publication "The Wausau Pilot & Review" amid the defamation lawsuit filed by Cory Tomczyk, owner of a shredding and recycling company, over the paper's anti-gay slur report. It raises arguments about the burden of proof that public officials must meet in a defamation case and freedom of speech and press. Also noted is the testimony of Tomczuk claiming intentional damage to his reputation.

The article announces the departure of Viet Dinh as chief legal officer of Fox Corp. following the company's settlement with Dominion Voting Systems.

The article focuses on the deep anxiety, anger, and alienation among many of Harvard's Jewish students, alumni, and faith leaders, as highlighted by the uproar over Harvard President Claudine Gay's congressional testimony on potential punishments for students advocating genocide against Jews.

The article discusses that the future of Harvard University's president, Claudine Gay, faced uncertainty as the school's governing body convened amidst calls for her removal following widely criticized comments on antisemitism on campus.

The article focuses on the escalating pressure for Harvard University President Claudine Gay to resign over her remarks about antisemitism, with prominent alumni, donors, and politicians calling for her ouster, while a group of faculty members rallies to support her.

The article reports on the defamation lawsuit that is planned to be filed by former U.S. Marine Corps Ray Epps against Fox News after talk show host Tucker Carlson named him in a conspiracy theory linked to the January 6, 2021 Capitol assault to sabotage and discredit former U.S. President Donald J. Trump. It raises the argument about the First Amendment rights of Epps and describes instances of attacks against him. It also discusses legal questions whether Epps suffered reputational harm.

The article reports on the demand of Fox News that Tucker Carlson, its former television host, stop posting videos on Twitter. Carlson produced the "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show and posted it directly to Twitter. Lawyers of Fox News state in a letter sent to Carlson that he is being accused by the network of violating the terms of his contract valid until 2025 and limits his ability to appear in media other than the network.

The article discusses promising developments in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, with the successful use of stem cell-derived beta cells in human trials. It mentions that while the results have shown positive outcomes in some patients, further research and testing are needed to understand the effectiveness and potential side effects of this therapy.

The article reports on the deal of Fox News with television host Thomas Carlson that would allow him to work elsewhere after he was removed from his job before his current contract expires in January 2025. It informs about the cease-and-desist letter issued by Fox News to Media Matters for America to stop publishing video footages of Carlson making statements regarding the defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. Potential career opportunities for Carlson are cited.

The article reports on dismissal of Fox News television host Tucker Carlson due to a text message he sent on the eve of Fox's defamation trial, sharing his private, inflammatory views about violence and race. Topics discussed include views of Carlson about racial superiority, settlement of the defamation case between Fox and Dominion, and recurring theme of his show during the six years that it ran in prime time on Fox News.

The article discusses how, in American conservative media, blame for the conflict between Israel and Hamas is placed on President Biden, pointing to perceived operational failures, financial sanctions, and the release of funds to Iran as contributing factors,.

The article focuses on the criticism of timed tests in education and the belief that they do not accurately reflect students' intellectual abilities and skills.

The article shows how the offensive private text messages sent by Fox News television host Tucker Carlson ignited a crisis for Fox board of directors and executives a day before Dominion Voting System's defamation trial. It informs about the settlement of Fox News with Dominion Voting Systems and the decision of the Fox board to dismiss Carlson. It considers the possibility of Carlson's texts as a factor in a pending defamation suit filed by software firm Smartmatic against Fox News.

The article reports on decision of Fox Corp. Chief Executive Lachlan Murdoch and Fox News Media Chief Executive Suzanne Scott to dismiss prime-time host Tucker Carlson. Topics discussed include significance of his departure and power he wielded outside Fox News, expose against Carlson as part of a defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox, and lawsuit filed by producer Abby Grossberg against Fox and Carlson.

The article reports on the opinion the change is unlikely for Fox News after the settlement of Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit against it. Chris Stirewalt, former Fox News editor and on-air personality, believes that change would be difficult since it is impossible to argue with the hosts to not do things that would increase the network's ratings. Another instance is an interview by host Tuck Carlson with former U.S. President Donald Trump on the issue of voter fraud.

The article reports on a possible settlement between Dominion Voting System and Fox News as the former's defamation case against the latter neared trial. According to Wilmington, Delaware Judge Eric M. Davis, the parties agreed to settle for 787.5 million dollars. Also cited is the claim by mediator Jerry Roscoe that the looming trial prompted the parties to soften on their demand to avoid it.

The article reports on the decision of Fox News to pay 787.5 million U.S. dollars to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. The lawsuit is in relation to the television network's promotion of misinformation about the 2020 election. The settlement prevented the network's prominent figures like media mogul Ruper Murdoch and hosts Tucker Carlson and Maria Bartiromo to speak on the stand.

The article reports on the scheduled start of the defamation trial of media company Fox News at the Delaware Superior Court in April 2023, in which the jury will tackle the limits of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Also cited are the expected testimony of Fox News hosts like Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson, and the issue of whether the company will pay a hefty price for allegedly spreading misinformation against the plaintiff Dominion Voting Systems.

The article reports on the move by right or social conservative groups to use transgender issues to invigorate their support base and major donors. According to conservative advocacy group American Principles Project's Terry Schilling, transgender identity, particularly among young adults, is a rallying issue that their candidates were comfortable talking about. Also cited are the laws enacted by at least 20 Republican-controlled states about transgender issues.

The article offers an update on the defamation case filed by elections technology firm Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News after it aired false claims that the company had engaged in conspiracy to steal the 2020 presidential elections for Joseph R. Biden Jr. Cited are the imposition by Judge Eric M. Davis of a sanction on the network, his scolding of Fox's legal team for not being straightforward with him, and his instruction for Fox lawyers to retain all internal communications.

The article reports on the ruling made by Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric M. Davis in the 1.6 billion dollar defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News, stating that Fox News hosts and guests made false claims about the voting machines of Dominion. Davis also ordered the case to proceed to a jury trial that is expected to start on April 17, 2023.

The article reports on defamation suit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News for allegedly spreading false information about the role of the firm's election technology in a made-up conspiracy to flip votes in the U.S. Topics discussed include oral arguments of both sides before a judge in Delaware state court, impact of the loss of former President Donald Trump on Fox News, and internal Fox emails and text messages obtained by Dominion as part of the suit.

The article assesses how Fox News hopes to win in court over the defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems relating to the alleged 2020 presidential election's voter fraud despite damaging disclosures. Topics discussed are First Amendment as legal defense of Fox News, the need for Dominion to prove the recklessness of Fox News and that it knowingly broadcast false information, and email evidence against news anchor Maria Bartiromo .

The article reports on the court filings like the emails sent by media firm Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch showed the inner workings of the company and Murdoch's management and plans for his newspapers and cable networks. The emails were used by Dominion Voting Systems in the filing of defamation lawsuits against Fox News. Also cited is the deposition of Murdoch in the case, detailing topics like how he used his news organizations to pressure former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

The article reports on defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. Topics discussed include text messages released by Dominion that offer some evidence about the serious misgivings that many inside the network expressed to one another, stance of Fox News host Tucker Carlson about the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, and reaction of some Republicans to Carlson's comments about election fraud and the attack on the Capitol.

The article talks about the struggle of mass media company Fox Corp. in making a stance on the issue of the January 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol by the supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump following his reelection defeat. Topics covered include the email messages among Trump's lawyers and the senior leadership of Fox which revealed how Fox News and its leaders strained to push back against Trump who claimed about election fraud, and the fear of Fox in alienating Trump's supporters.

The article reports on the highlights of the testimony of Fox News owner and chairperson Rupert Murdoch, particularly his acknowledgement that some hosts for his networks endorsed falsehoods stating that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald J. Trump. Among the hosts are Jeanine Pirro, Sean Hannity, and Lou Dobbs. The testimony was part of the trial of the defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News.

The article reports that celebrities and most senior executives at Fox News have expressed doubts about the alleged fraud claims of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump during the 2020 elections. Despite the television network's promotion of such lies on air, its personalities have privately expressed disbelief about the issue. Trump's advisers such as Sidney Powell and Rudolph W. Giuliani have been mocked by hosts Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham.

The article raises the complaints about alleged fabrications and inaccuracies of historical dramas. Issues discussed include perversion of history in "The Crown," scenes invested in "Winning Time" to highlight sexist treatment of women in the workplace in the 1970s, defamation lawsuit filed by former prosecutor Linda Fairstein against streaming service provider Netflix for her depiction in "Central Park Five."

The article raises doubt of Fox News and other in right-wing media on alleged voting fraud and vote plots to steal re-election from then U.S. President Donald J. Trump in 2020. Issues discussed are claim of former federal prosecutor Sidney Powell against Dominion Voting Systems that it ran an algorithm that switched votes for Trump, defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion against Fox News, and public disclosure of evidence used by Dominion against Fox News such as emails and deposition.

The article reports on updates on the defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News, particularly the expected deposition of Fox Corp. chief executive officer Lachlan Murdoch. The company allegedly amplified the claims that Dominion Voting Systems' voting machines were rigged that led to the defeat of former U.S. President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Also cited are the rulings of Judge Eric M. Davis in the case.